Systems Administrator - Control M

firstrand; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is looking for a Systems Administrator specializing in Control-M. This role involves managing batch schedules, ensuring compliance and optimal functionality within the Control-M environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong IT background, specifically in Control-M, along with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging work with innovation opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years IT experience essential.
• Expertise in Control-M batch scheduling.
• Experience with QA processes and deployment validation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement Control-M scheduling.
• Provide day-to-day support for Control-M batch jobs.
• Perform QA on scheduling deployments.

Skills

Control-M batch scheduling

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Relevant IT qualification

Tools

Linux

Service Now (SNOW)

MS Office

Job description

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Systems Administrator - Control M

Apply locations Randburg time type Full time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date: July 2, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id R35978

Job Description

Hello Future Systems Administrator - Control M

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Overview of the role and requirements:

To maintain, implement, and ensure the quality of all aspects of Control-M scheduling requirements on the FirstRand distributed platforms. This includes performing quality assurance (QA) on Control-M scheduling deployments to ensure job definitions are accurate, standardized, and production-ready. The role ensures schedules are compliant with governance, prevent failures, and support reliable business processing.

You will be responsible for:

• Set up new and maintain batch schedules on behalf of application teams across FirstRand.
• Render batch support and consultancy services to developers utilizing distributed Control-M batch services.
• Provide day-to-day support and liaise with FirstRand teams using Control-M batch job services.
• Ensure Control-M batch schedules are running optimally and efficiently.
• Provide Control-M batch support to the FirstRand Group.
• Manage, implement, and coordinate Control-M batch schedules about release weekends/slots.
• Perform QA reviews on Control-M scheduling deployments, verifying:
  • Compliance with naming conventions and batch standards.
  • Proper job dependencies, calendars, and resource usage.
  • Correct error handling, notifications, and recovery mechanisms.
  • Job readiness and completeness before deployment into production.
• Document QA findings and collaborate with relevant teams to resolve configuration or governance issues.

What you will need:

• A minimum of 2 years IT experience is essential.
• A minimum of 2 years working with Distributed Control-M is essential.
• Good working knowledge of Control-M batch scheduling.
• Experience or exposure to QA processes, reviews, and deployment validation.
• Exposure to and/or experience working on a Linux server is advantageous.
• Experience in managing and troubleshooting complex Control-M batch schedules.
• Good understanding of Control-M/EM batch alerts and their impacts.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office. Good understanding of computer architecture.
• Good working knowledge of Service Now (SNOW).
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Must be prepared to work standby on a regular basis.
• Own transport required for callout purposes (24/7).
• Must be able to travel between FirstRand campuses.

We can be a match if you can:

• Self-disciplined, responsible, motivated, with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to proactively and independently solve problems while exercising sound judgment.
• Organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-driven and able to work without supervision.
• A team player (able to fit into a hardworking and well-disciplined team) – non-negotiable.

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Work.
• Opportunities to innovate.

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Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

02/07/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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About Us

Serving retail and commercial customers, FNB is so much more than a bank, offering life and short-term insurance, innovative savings and investment products, and a digital universe of solutions that help customers navigate challenges and opportunities of everyday life. It has a market-leading app and a globally recognised rewards system in eBucks. FNB has won multiple awards, including the Strongest Banking Brand in the World in the Brand Finance Banking 500 2023 report. FNB represents multiple opportunities for you to build an exciting and rewarding career. Especially if you want to change people’s lives, in an authentic, profound and sustainable way.